Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hummingbird Green |
| SKU | 2042-30 |
| Hex | #009D7B |
| RGB | 0, 157, 123 |
| HSL | 167°, 100%, 31% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Benjamin Moore Hummingbird Green
Hummingbird Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Hummingbird Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hummingbird Green within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #009D7B in HSL space. Pair Hummingbird Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Hummingbird Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hummingbird Green from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2042-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hummingbird Green. The nearest is Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitterbug Jade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
Behr has no exact twin of Hummingbird Green. The nearest is Bubble Turquoise (M450-6) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bubble Turquoise swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hummingbird Green is Tropical Rainforest (6002-10C). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Tropical Rainforest and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Rainforest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hummingbird Green is Congo Green (PPG1229-6) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Congo Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Hummingbird Green is Congo Green (PPG1229-6) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Congo Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cabana Stripe (130-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Hummingbird Green without repainting risk. See the full Cabana Stripe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hummingbird Green is Tropical Kelp (DE5698). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Tropical Kelp and you'll get the same color. See the full Tropical Kelp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Hummingbird Green. The nearest is Tropical Tale (0717) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Tale swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hummingbird Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Hummingbird Green. The nearest is Tropical Tale (0717) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tropical Tale swatch →